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Approximate Travel Distance
Approximate Flight Duration
Popular Airlines
Popular Airport
1,751 Km
2 hour 10 min
Simon Bolivar Intl. - Maiquetia Simon Bolivar Intl. Airport

Transportation to Quito Airport from the City Center

You can benefit from a few transportation alternatives for travelling to Mariscal Sucre Airport, which is located approximately 37 kilometers of Quito city center. City buses, private buses and shuttle buses are among these options. If you want a more comfortable transportation, you can visit one of the car rental companies or use one of the taxis that you can find at many central points of the city. Whichever transportation option you choose, you can arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in maximum 1,5 hours.

Bus

You need to know that travelling to Mariscal Sucre Airport from the city center can take about 2 hours and it is better to take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flights. You will be offered to alternatives about Quito buses and one of these alternatives is more budget-friendly but its transportation duration is longer. You can buy your ticket by paying 2 dollars (by 2016) from the ticket machines in order to use the city buses passing through almost all of the stops in Quito city center. You can reach the airport in 2 hours in this way. However, the buses operating under the transportation company called Aeroservicios offer faster transportation service for its passengers. These buses have a capacity of 46-52 passengers. These buses can be easily found in the city and they pass through many central points. You can get your ticket by paying 8 dollars for benefitting from these buses. The reason why these buses cost more compared to other buses is that they offer service for 365 days of the year and at every hour of the day. It is possible to arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in about 1 hour by using these buses.

Taxi

The use of taxis in Quito city center is quite common and they are among the favorite transportation vehicles since they offer affordable travel. You can arrive at Mariscal Sucre Airport in maximum one hour by getting on one of the taxis that you can easily find in the city center for 24/7. Most of the taxis use taximeter and drivers demand about 25-30 dollars for the transportations to Mariscal Sucre Airport from the city center. However, this amount can increase to 45 dollars depending on your location. If you want to have a more affordable transportation, you can use Uber system or find a few passengers travelling to the airport and share the amount with them. In this way, you can travel to the airport in a comfortable way by paying less.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car for your transportation to Mariscal Sucre Airport, which is only 37 kilometers away from Quito city center, you can make an online search about the car rental companies before your travel in order not to lose time in the city center trying to find a private car for your transportation. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also benefit from the discounts. You will see the offices of many global car rental companies in the city center but if you choose a local company, you can rent your car for a more affordable price. Some of the car rental companies offering service in Quito city center; Hertz: +(593-2) 281 8410, Avis: +(593-2) 601-6000, Locate: +(593-2) 600-2975, Budget: +(593-2) 281-8040, Thrifty: +(593-2) 222-8688. After renting your car, you need to follow the highway E28 through Cumbaya and Tumbaco roads which are in the east of Quito city center. Then, you need to drive northwards and follow the highway E35. You can reach Mariscal Sucre Airport in about 1-1,5 hours with the car you’ve rented.

Airport Information

Mariscal Sucre International Airport, which is the main airport of Quito, was put into service in 2013. Located 37 kilometers east of Quito city center, the airport offers many services for its passengers. Mariscal Sucre Airport is an international airport. While waiting for your flight, you can have a snack in the eating and drinking areas, or do shopping by visiting some of the stores at the airport. Mariscal Sucre Airport is one of the busiest airports of South America and Ecuador. At the airport, you can find many privileged services such as the duty free shop where you can find the products of many world-famous brands, Amazonia Cafe, Famiglia Pizzeria, Darwin's Bar, Fly Chicken Fly, Guacamole Grill, Johnny Rocket mağs, Outback Steakhouse, De Volado / To Go, T.G.I. Friday’s, De Volado/on the fly and Tres Trio, offices of many car rental companies and travel agencies, foreign exchange office, ATMs, bank, VIP and recreation rooms, free internet access etc.

Last Updated: 05 Dec 2016

Transportation to Caracas City Center from Airport

Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, has the Simon Bolivar Airport located 21 kilometers of the city center. From Simom Bolivar Airport, the main airport of the country, direct and connecting international flights to the whole world are organized. Thanks to the improved transportation network in Caracas, there are many options for travelling to the airport from the city center.

In Caracas where you will have many transportation options from underground transportation to railway systems, from road to aerial transportation, the same options can also be used when travelling from the airport to city center.

While travelling from Simon Bolivar Airport to the city center you have different options to choose from. Taxi, bus, metro and car rental are among these options.

Taxi

While travelling from Simon Bolivar Airport to the city center, you can choose to use taxis. The reliable and comfortable taxis can provide you with a comfortable travel to the city center. The taxis that you can get on in front of the terminal building at the airport offer service every day.

Bus

is one of the public transportation options that you can use to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center with an economical and easy way thanks to the buses departing in front of the terminal building.

Metro

You can have a very comfortable and quick travel to the city center by metro which is one of the fastest and the most economical options. You can get on the trains from the airport. Metro offers service from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies which have offices at the airport and have a different travel option to the city center with the car you have rented. Budget, Amigo, Unirent, Hertz, Aco and Europcar are the companies you can get in contact with. You can drive yourself or rent a car with a driver.

Last Updated: 10 Sep 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Quito-Caracas flights?

For Quito-Caracas flights, you can use Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Simon Bolivar Intl. - Maiquetia Simon Bolivar Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Quito-Caracas and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Quito-Caracas is 1751 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Quito-Caracas flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Quito-Caracas flights is Wednesday.

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